Paul Michael uses a subtle Spanish accent to embrace a story inspired by the life of cellist Pablo Casals. Michael’s energetic narration portrays child prodigy Feliu Delargo's personal and professional evolution into a world-class cellist. The story begins at the turn of the twentieth century when the idealistic Feliu is given a handmade cello bow. He travels from anarchistic Barcelona to the royal court of Madrid, where he meets Justo Al-Cerraz, who will become his lifelong friend and rival. Michael’s rolling cadence reflects the rising tension in Spain at the approach of the Civil War. The secondary plot of Feliu’s professional rivalry with Al-Cerraz is captured with compelling, textured characterizations. Michael's impeccable delivery makes this story seem real. Not one to miss. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
In a dusty, turn-of-the-century Catalan village, the bequest of a cello bow sets young Feliu Delargo on an unlikely path. When a local landowner's wrath threatens his family, the Spanish bow leads Feliu to anarchist Barcelona, then on to the court in Madrid, where a music master's daughter gives him his first lessons in the art of love. There he meets up with the charming and eccentric piano prodigy Justo Al-Cerraz and begins the lifelong friendship and rivalry that will orchestrate a tumultuous course for them both. As a war-torn world careens toward catastrophe, they make splendid music together and clash over women, politics, and almost everything else. Then Aviva, an Italian violinist with a haunted past, enters their lives, and Feliu and Justo embark upon their final and most dangerous collaboration.
Inspired by the life of Pablo Casals, The Spanish Bow illuminates the competing demands of art and conscience during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. It is a deeply imagined tale of the passions that accident bestows-and the sacrifices history exacts.
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Inspired by the life of Pablo Casals, The Spanish Bow illuminates the competing demands of art and conscience during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. It is a deeply imagined tale of the passions that accident bestows-and the sacrifices history exacts.
The Spanish Bow (Abridged)
In a dusty, turn-of-the-century Catalan village, the bequest of a cello bow sets young Feliu Delargo on an unlikely path. When a local landowner's wrath threatens his family, the Spanish bow leads Feliu to anarchist Barcelona, then on to the court in Madrid, where a music master's daughter gives him his first lessons in the art of love. There he meets up with the charming and eccentric piano prodigy Justo Al-Cerraz and begins the lifelong friendship and rivalry that will orchestrate a tumultuous course for them both. As a war-torn world careens toward catastrophe, they make splendid music together and clash over women, politics, and almost everything else. Then Aviva, an Italian violinist with a haunted past, enters their lives, and Feliu and Justo embark upon their final and most dangerous collaboration.
Inspired by the life of Pablo Casals, The Spanish Bow illuminates the competing demands of art and conscience during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. It is a deeply imagined tale of the passions that accident bestows-and the sacrifices history exacts.
Inspired by the life of Pablo Casals, The Spanish Bow illuminates the competing demands of art and conscience during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. It is a deeply imagined tale of the passions that accident bestows-and the sacrifices history exacts.
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| BN ID: | 2940169121575 |
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| Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
| Publication date: | 09/11/2007 |
| Edition description: | Abridged |
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